# Stacked Banal Commodity Art The Daniel Eatock Object Sculptures Unusually Combine Commonplace Item By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-eatock-object-sculptures References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/10/10/daniel-eatocks-common-object-sculptures/) & [eatock](http://eatock.com/project/daniel-eatock/) The Daniel Eatock object sculptures take [two commonplace items and stack them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001) on top of one another to surface an unfathomable collaboration. Which items Eatock decides to use and how he places them do not seem, at first, to have any immediate connection. It is up to the viewer to ponder why the two objects were conjoined. For instance, when looking at the red safety cone and the megaphone, it seems that these are two unlikely pieces to be compiled into one sculpture. Then you are able to realize that they are both used for presenting warnings and securing safety. The difference is you see the cone and you hear the amplifying blow-horn. If you want [art that challenges you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart), the Daniel Eatock object sculptures test your wits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unlikely Combination Art:** Creating sculptures from two seemingly unrelated objects challenges traditional notions of art. - **Collaborative Commodity Pieces:** Combining commonplace items to create something new can lead to innovative and unexpected results. - **Interactive Interpretive Art:** Allowing viewers to interpret the connection between stacked objects can lead to a more engaged and impactful art experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Creating unique and thought-provoking art pieces can disrupt traditional art and challenge viewers. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using unusual and unexpected combinations in advertising can grab attention and create a lasting impression. - **Product Design:** Taking inspiration from stacking unrelated objects can lead to new and innovative product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Stacked Candle Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candl-stacks.md) - [Artful Sculptural Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions-x-arket.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md)